We are almost there, friends.
According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey this month, nearly 70% of adults in the US say that the election is causing significant stress.
For this week, we want to focus on self-care. Up until this point, we have to assume we have done everything within our control; we have shared what is important to us, we have discussed important platforms with our family, friends, co-workers, and even on our online vessels, and most importantly, we have voted.
Now what?
When you find yourself beginning to panic or worry about the election, results, and what that means for our future, try to engage in the following;
- First and foremost, take a few deep breaths. Nothing will get accomplished if you are not breathing.
- Set and enforce boundaries. Are you open to discussing the election, your stance on things, and your feelings surrounding everything? Or, would you prefer to practice self-reflection during this time and limit the outside ‘noise’? There is no wrong answer, there is just an answer that feels right for you.
- Write what you feel. If for nothing else, to document and reflect back to this truly weird and chaotic moment in time. Writing what we feel also provides an outlet for these thoughts and worries to go so that they are not taking space in our minds.
- Connect with loved ones. Even if for a distraction, it is important not to isolate in times like this.
- Cry if you need to. Seriously. If you feel the urge, let it out. You are human and have human feelings and human experiences.
We will all get through this together, one day at a time.
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